How To Fix /PM0/3FWM_TOOL045 - Error integrating &2: Attribute &1 already exists in &3

/PM0/3FWM_TOOL045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FWM_TOOL -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Error integrating &2: Attribute &1 already exists in &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FWM_TOOL045 - Error integrating &2: Attribute &1 already exists in &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FWM_TOOL045 indicates that there is an issue with integrating data into the system, specifically that an attribute (denoted as &1) already exists in the target object (denoted as &3). This error typically arises during data integration processes, such as when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Attribute: The primary cause of this error is that the attribute you are trying to integrate already exists in the target object. This can happen if:
  
  The attribute was previously defined in the data model.
  There is an attempt to load data that includes an attribute that has already been defined.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or modifying attributes, it may lead to conflicts during integration.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of attributes from the source to the target may not be correctly defined, leading to attempts to create an attribute that